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K189 APD

1992 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,472 mi
Last recorded152,472 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 APD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 152,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 150,613 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 150,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 146,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 144,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 144,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 143,638 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 143,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 136,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,917 miles

rear axle bushes worn but ok for mot

Pass 31 Aug 2006 131,073 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 131,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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K189 APD is a 1992 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 138,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K189 APD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K189 APD registered?

K189 APD is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K189 APD safe to buy?

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